Annual Salary Range:

Contract Administrator I:   (B26) $76,530 - $129,430
Contract Administrator II : (B28) $92,600 - $156,612 
 

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs. 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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Oversees and manages policy for advanced and complex contract duties in support of large scope, high-dollar or high-risk contracts. Oversees the execution and administration of contracts by defining requirements, participating and advising on negotiations and ensuring compliance with policy, law and acceptable contracting practices. Monitors progress/benchmarks, financial expenditures, allocations and inspects final results. Serves as the point of contact for contracts and related issues. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties for Contract Administrator I:

• Develops short and long-term strategies and goals for the administration of assigned contracts.
• May conduct training on complex contracting issues of statewide significance.
• Negotiates contract renewals and amendments.
• Oversees complex contract programs to include reviewing proposals, issuing work orders, monitoring budget allocations and
  expenditures.
• Oversees contract documents and ensures management understands and authorizes contract terms involving multiple statewide
  contracting programs.
• Oversees development, writing, revision and/or preparation of highly complex contracts, amendments, subcontracts,
  procedures, forms, related documents and provisions, financial/statistical graphs and reports.
• Oversees maintenance, updating, and compilation of detailed data, reports, summaries, files, records, logs statistics or
  specific contracts including procurement documents and revisions; oversees writing of routine and unique correspondence.
• Oversees the administration of complex agreements and contracts.
• Oversees the audit of payment invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with terms of contract and governmental
  contracting rules, regulations and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Duties for Contract Administrator II (In addition to the above):

• Develops and monitors the section/branch budget.
• Coordinates the training of new professional and/or technical contract staff.
• Serves as the principal contract liaison between agency management, contractors, the Legislature, and other customers.
• Oversees the creation of audits, researches and identification of problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or
  lettings and proposes solutions.
• Provides advanced technical and administrative support to include reviewing, processing, answers questions, provides
  assistance and handles complaints and resolution of discrepancies and problems regarding contracts, billing, payment and warrants.
• Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical
  training; providing input on employees’ career conversations; approving employees’ leave requests to ensure operations coverage;
  and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.

Experience: 

Contract Administrator I: 6 years*  Contract Administrator II: 7 years* 

*Experience of contract administration, contract management, contract development, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent-Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

   

Competencies for Contract Administrator I:

• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Contract writing and specifications
• Contract administration/management systems
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Competencies for Contract Administrator II (In addition to the above):

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting
  notes, record keeping and records management
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objections and goals
• Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

   

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
 

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information